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The best Chinese restaurants in Toronto represent just a fraction of the diverse array of regional offerings available here. And though many would argue you need to go to Markham and Richmond Hill to get the real deal, our downtown Chinatowns, Scarborough and parts in between still have their share of winners.

Here are the best Chinese restaurants in Toronto.

1

Rol San

This late-night Chinatown favourite is always jam-packed with those who can't get enough of their classics like spicy ginger beef and ho fan noodles. And of course, it has a very popular all-day dim sum.

2

Asian Legend

By far the biggest mainstay Chinese restaurant chain in Toronto, this restaurant is the place to go when you’re looking for a huge variety of authentic Chinese offerings. I’m a big fan of their Peking duck, and the soup dumplings here are always on my order list.

3

Taste of China

The wonderfully awkward name doesn’t detract from the fact that Taste of China is, for many, a taste of excellence. Popular among the late night crowd for its excellent General Tao Chicken and sizzling seafood on skillets, it’s one of those places that you simply have to go when you’re in downtown Chinatown.

4

Congee Wong

There are so many Congee Wongs around that it can make your head spin, but for my money my favourite one is the North York location. Sure it can get crowded during mealtimes, but at least it’s open late, and their Cantonese Chow Mein + Fried Chili Turnip Patties never fails to make me smile.

5

House of Gourmet

This restaurant near Spadina and Dundas looks humble from the outside but is a constant hub of activity, with excellent dishes like satay beef noodles and claypot tofus. It even has a dedicated takeout BBQ joint, perfect for those nights when you just want to feast on pork or duck on your couch.

Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant

The longstanding institution near City Hall might be a bit greasy but they make an oh-so-satisfying General Tao Chicken and Sizzling Chili Chicken. Wash it all down with cocktails with names like the Stormy Night in Hong Kong.